Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:11 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 4:15 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Dec 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:081.82:260.06:374:58Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:011.73:010.16:384:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:451.53:220.26:384:58Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:221.33:290.46:394:58Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:261.05:40 AM1.03:110.93:270.56:404:58Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:041.012:330.710:090.63:060.66:414:59Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:191.19:090.46:414:59Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:331.29:310.26:424:59Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:091.310:040.06:434:59Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:501.410:38-0.16:444:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:12-0.16:445:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:311.411:47-0.16:455:00New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:121.412:22-0.16:455:00New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:581.412:50-0.16:465:00New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:471.41:11-0.16:475:01Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:321.31:26-0.16:475:01Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:101.21:40-0.16:485:02Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:401.11:530.06:485:02Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:000.910:590.82:060.16:495:03First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:120.82:150.26:495:03First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:480.82:030.36:505:04First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:441.08:520.26:505:04First Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:021.19:070.06:515:05Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:401.39:46-0.26:515:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:291.410:27-0.36:525:06Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:11-0.46:525:06Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:201.511:58-0.56:525:07Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:131.512:47-0.56:535:08Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:121.41:29-0.46:535:08Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:161.31:57-0.36:535:09Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:101.12:07-0.26:545:10Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761305)

Common Questions About Shell Beach, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Beach, LA today?

Slack tide in Shell Beach, LA is approximately 8:43 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Shell Beach, LA?

Shell Beach, LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Shell Beach, LA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA?

Tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Shell Beach, LA?

Tide data for Shell Beach, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761305. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761305.

What is the moon phase in Shell Beach, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Beach, LA is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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